Customer Service Planner

Daniel Owen; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Customer Service Planner to manage scheduling and coordination for social housing operations in Essex. This full-time position requires a customer-focused individual with strong IT skills and previous experience in scheduling. The role involves liaising with tenants and contractors to ensure timely repairs and excellent service delivery, with a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time position

Opportunities for professional development

Generous holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a scheduling or customer service role is required.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise workload, and remain calm under pressure.
• Proactive, customer-focused attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for tenants, handling repair requests.
• Efficiently schedule and allocate appointments for repairs.
• Monitor progress of works and communicate updates with tenants.

Skills

Scheduling and coordination

Customer service

Excellent communication

Strong IT skills

Multitasking

Tools

CRM systems

Housing management systems

Scheduling systems

Job description

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Customer Service Planner

DO PLANNER_1753282861 Posted: 23/07/2025

Job Title: Customer Service Planner
Location: Essex
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Customer Service Planner to join our team supporting social housing operations across Essex. This pivotal role involves scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance appointments, liaising with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure a high standard of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the first point of contact for tenants, handling incoming repair requests via phone, and digital platforms.

Efficiently schedule and allocate appointments for repairs and maintenance, ensuring optimal use of operative diaries and resources.

Monitor progress of works and communicate updates with tenants and relevant stakeholders.

Liaise with contractors, operatives, and surveyors to resolve queries and ensure timely completion of jobs.

Handle complaints and service issues promptly, professionally, and in line with company procedures.

Maintain accurate records using housing and scheduling systems (e.g., Orchard, DRS, or similar).

Support the delivery of KPIs including first-time fix rates, tenant satisfaction, and job completion times.

Requirements:

Previous experience in a scheduling, coordination, or customer service role (ideally within social housing or property maintenance).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong IT skills, with experience using CRM, housing management, or scheduling systems.

Ability to multitask, prioritise workload, and remain calm under pressure.

A proactive, customer-focused attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Desirable:

Knowledge of the social housing sector.

Experience with dynamic scheduling tools

Understanding of repairs terminology and housing maintenance processes.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary of £27,000 per annum.

Permanent full-time position.

Opportunities for professional development and progression.

Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Generous holiday entitlement and company pension scheme.

Interested?
If you're looking to take the next step in your housing or planning career-or you're coming from a contact centre or coordination background and want to make a difference in the social housing sector-we want to hear from you.